Italy hires ex-Juventus coach Antonio Conte as national team manager

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Italy has hired former Juventus coach Antonio Conte to be the national team's manager. The Italian-born manager resigned from Juventus earlier this year after winning three straight Serie A titles since he was hired in 2011.

The Italian-born manager resigned from Juventus earlier this year after winning Serie A titles each season since he was hired in 2011. He had been rumored to be the favorite for the job, but was reportedly negotiating for more decision-making power.